Deborah Beach Giordano
© August 8, 2012
Let my prayer come to You as fragrant incense;
the lifting up of my hands like the glow of the candle’s flame.
~ Psalm 141:2
Bring light, more light
into our world, o Lord,
for so many live
in darkness;
inhabiting
a shadowland
of hateful plots
and evil deeds
hatched in the depths
of mindless terror,
a viper’s nest
of hidden fears.
Bring light, more light
into our eyes, o Lord,
for we see only
as through a glass, darkly,
our vision clouded
by flickering images
of murders, mayhem
and mob scenes;
familiar events
become expected;
a world gone mad,
all hope extinguished
immersed
in such evidence,
we find proof
of what we seek.
Bring light, more light
to our minds, o Lord,
for we are entranced
by the darkness
deceived
by its multiplicity,
we believe its many legions
cannot be overcome,
their sooty footprints
create destruction
leaving a wasteland
where they have trod.
Bring light, more light
into our hearts, o Lord,
bless us with holy daring,
illuminate our most-cherished dreams
fuel our hope,
radiant Savior,
make us merciful,
generous and kind;
enflame our souls
with a burning passion
to be Your true disciples
in word and deed, fearlessly
make us candles
shining in the darkness
lighting the way
that leads to You.
Amen, and Thanks Be To God.